Culturvator/Art D’Egypte holds “If the Walls Could Talk” exhibition

CAIRO - Culturvator/Art D’Egypte announced “If the Walls Could Talk”, its first contemporary art exhibition at the historical UNESCO World Heritage site.

The exhibition is taking place from October 23 until November 4 at Darb Al Dar in the citadel, showcasing four galleries with distinct conceptual narratives, featuring over 50 local and international artists.

1 -If The Walls Could Talk: This gallery leads visitors on an exploration of the concealed narratives within our spaces. Through various works, it transcends the physical boundaries of walls, venturing into the ephemeral realms of memory, imagination, and collective consciousness. Each piece acts as a portal to history, revealing the untold tales housed by the citadel, from paintings capturing forgotten places to sculptures manifesting the weight of history.

2 - Arab Dialogue VOL.1: Welcoming artists from countries across MENA including Syria, Egypt, Sudan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and more, this gallery honours Arab art, portraying a myriad of creative backgrounds across generations; artists who have thrived in their country, and those who have ventured abroad forming a new narratives, all converging to present diverse perspectives on contemporary issues that resonate with us as a singular Arab culture.

3 - Atmospheric: Objects of Narrative: This segment illuminates the complexities of domestic life via the stories encapsulated in mundane objects, diving into the intimate domains of personal histories, memories, and experiences within domestic spaces, illustrating how these tales have molded individuals and communities.

4- Exhibition of Decorative Arts: As always, Art D’Egypte takes pride in collaborating and supporting local brands. This segment celebrates some of Egypt’s most vibrant design brands including Okhtein, Nadim Foundation, Rasha Pasha, Design Industry, Reform Studio, Kahhal, Kangaroo, Kilim, Don Tanani, and R’kan.

In line with Art D’Égypte’s global vision, the festival features three group exhibitions, combining more than 50 artists from around the world and the Middle East — namely Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia and UAE.

Participating artists include Mohamed Abla, Omar Toussoun, Gisela Colon, Jean Boghossian, eL Seed, Mohamed Abouelnaga, Christian Pellizzari, Seif El Rashidi, Hamza Bounoua, Abdulrahim Sharif, Balqees Fakhro, Adel El Siwi, Souad Abdelrasoul, Mahmoud Obaidi, Diaa Azzawy, Serwan Baran, Ghadah Alkandari, Abdelrasoul Salman, Ayman Baalbaki, Abdul Rahman Katanani, Nabil Anani, Sliman Mansour, Hassan Bourkia, Youssef Ahmed, Nasser Al Turki, Shrouq Bnt Fahad, Khaled El Owais, Salah El Mur, Youssef Abdelke, Bahram Hajou, Khaled Takreti, Abdul Qader Al Rais, Fatma Lootah and more.